Kaizer Chiefs are currently waiting to receive an estimated R15 million payment from SV Ried for the sale of midfielder Yusuf Maart.
Once cleared, the funds will significantly boost the club’s transfer budget for the upcoming season, particularly for the marquee signing of Feisal Salum from Azam FC in Tanzania.
As reported in the past week, the 29-year-old Maart arrived in Ried im Innkreis last weekend before taking his medical test on Sunday.
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The Atlantis-born midfielder, formerly with Cape Umoya, Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United, will leave Mzansi after 130 top-flight games, which include 10 goals and 10 assists.
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Despite his Kaizer Chiefs deal expiring on 30 June 2025, the midfield maestro and Amakhosi activated the two-year extension option that was available on the contract. According to local reports, the Maart deal is expected to cost Ried at least R15 million.
AZAM FC STANCE
Related reports revealed that Kaizer Chiefs previously tabled two rejected offers which did not meet Azam’s valuation. Permitting the Maart funds to arrive this week will firm up Amakhosi’s third bid.
Management believes securing Salum would significantly strengthen the engine room, adding both a direct goal threat and creative spark.
Azam FC’s media officer, Thabit Zacharia, recently provided insight into the pricing: “If a team makes an offer that meets our expectations, we won’t stand in his way,” he said, adding that Salum is well-paid and under contract for another 17 months. This statement made clear that Azam is open to a deal, but only if the financial terms are met.
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